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Factsheets and leaflets

Please install the Flash Plugin We have lots of information about all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus in our free factsheets and leaflets.

The leaflets are a good place to start for an overview of the subject, and the factsheets contain more detailed information.

You can access them here, or you can order copies from our Information Line – let us know if you need large print, Braille or audio versions. We also have publications for sale in our online shop.

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Benefits

Find out about the different benefits and services you may be entitled to if you are deaf.
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Communication

Find out about communication support for people with hearing loss, including sign language, notetakers and lipreading.
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Deaf awareness

Find out more about being deafblind, how to support people with hearing loss and the latest facts and figures.
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Ears and ear problems

Our factsheets will help you to understand a range of hearing-related medical conditions and procedures. You can also find out how to look after your hearing and what to do when flying.
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Equipment

There is equipment available to make life easier for people with all levels of hearing loss, ranging from smoke alarms to videophones.
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Hearing aids

Find out all about getting and looking after different types of hearing aid.
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Tinnitus

Learn more about tinnitus and the drugs, therapies and self-help techniques that may help manage the symptoms.
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Your rights

Find out more about your rights under the Equality Act and the Human Rights Act if you are deaf.
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